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Where have you seen image samples showing soft edges, Klaus? Do you have a copy yet?

I have only seen heavily corrected samples, and some heavily stopped down unprocessed ones, which have not too impressive borders/corners.

Samples I have seen so far look very promising and, considering the lacklustre FE 24-70, that is a relief.

Which uncorrected/un-heavily post processed samples have you seen?

I'm not sure why you are so positive about the Canon equivalent, as I have seen samples of that lens showing less than stellar edges. However, I don't think we can expect prime level performance from either the Canon or Sony versions - that is simply the reality in the field of UWA zooms.

Which samples have you seen which show less than stellar edges? Maybe you confused OOF edges with not sharp edges?

Anyway:
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/canon-...view-26033

http://www.lenstip.com/411.11-Lens_revie...mmary.html

** edit: I also saw some wide open uncorrected samples, and they were pretty good.